Baku, Azerbaijan, March 22. Uzbekistan is
currently developing a comprehensive national space program through
2035, aimed at advancing the country’s space industry, Director of
Uzbekistan’s National Space Agency (Uzspace) Shukhrat Kadirov told
Trend.
“The program is built on a thorough analysis of global trends in
the space sector and takes into account Uzbekistan’s existing
scientific and technological potential. The development of the
space strategy is currently in progress, with three main vectors
identified,” he said.
According to him, the first strategic vector focuses on the
development of human capital and the creation of a manufacturing
base.
“We are planning substantial investments in the training of
highly skilled specialists, the creation of educational programs in
partnership with leading global space centers, as well as the
development of modern manufacturing capacities for the design and
production of space technologies,” the director explained.
He noted that the second vector emphasizes the development of
space infrastructure. This includes the terrestrial segment –
control centers, data reception and processing systems, and testing
complexes – as well as the space segment, which involves the
creation of a satellite constellation for various purposes.
“The third vector pertains to participation in international
programs for the exploration of the Moon and Mars. We have adopted
a smart specialization strategy. Instead of attempting to compete
in areas that are already well-established, we are identifying
unique niches where we can offer innovative solutions at optimal
costs. This will allow Uzbekistan to make a significant
contribution to the development of global space exploration,”
Shukhrat Kadirov concluded.
The official added that once the program is finalized, the
strategy will be submitted for approval by relevant ministries and
the Government of Uzbekistan.